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At the end of 2004 Boeing announced a new freighter based on the Boeing 777-200LR (Large Range). The cargo-door is positioned behind the wings. The range is 9000km, which is the shortest among the TrippleSeven-series. The 777-200LRF has a cargo capacity of 100 tons and she's able to transport 37 palettes.
Air France will be the launch customer with 5 planes
The first 777F took off on its inaugural flight on July 14, 2008 from Paine Field.
Already at the end of 2008, Air France will get her first freighter.
Among FedEx and Aerologic, also Emirates Sky Cargo has offered 8 B777-freighter.
So they will duplicate their fleet of 2 A310F`s and 6 B747F`s.